June 7 2016, 13.48 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Shri. Mahesh Tejwani, President, Vivekanand Education Society (VES) was felicitated at the Rashtra Ratna Awards ceremony held at the Mysore Association Auditorium on June 5. Held under the aegis of the Rashtra Shakti Foundation, Mumbai, the awards recognize the contribution of eminent personalities from different walks of life who are actively engaged in varied social and economic initiatives for changing the lives of people for the better.
Shri Raosaheb Danve, President, BJP-Maharashtra Unit, was the Chief Guest at the event. The awards ceremony was inaugurated by noted poet Dr. Prakash Rahule “Aadam”. Noted dignitaries who graced the glittering event included Shri. Mukund Kulkarni, Office Secretary-BJP Mumbai, Adv. Laxman Kanal, Member-Film Censor Board, Shri. Junior Mehmood, Producer-Director and Actor, Shri Nagraj Manjule, Producer-Director of blockbuster Marathi movie Sairat and Mr Sheriar Patel, Social Activist& Chief editor-Social News, Mumbai.
Rashtra Shakti Foundation is non-political and secular organization committed to foster, promote and develop a modern society by inculcating values of development, education and equality. The foundation is committed to building a strong national character through placing emphasis on scientific temper, modern education system and character-building. Rashtra Shakti Foundation confers the “Rashtra Gaurav Awards” and “Rashtra Shakti Awards” on eminent personalities from different walks of life.